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The Sun
27-05-2025
- General
- The Sun
Blaze erupts at ‘retirement property' with smoke billowing into sky as firefighters rush to 4-storey block of flats
FIREFIGHTERS from at least six stations are tackling a blaze at a 'retirement property' in Essex. The fire crews are tackling a large fire in the roof of the four storey Westcliff property. 2 2 Witnesses have said that the flames are visible through the roof of the property on Imperial Avenue. Video footage of the fire shows billowing smoke, as well as tall flames coming from the building. A spokesperson for Essex County Fire and Rescue Service said: "Firefighters have been called to a fire in the roof of a four storey block of flats in Westcliff." The fire was reported at 12.12pm and is still being tackled, with an update at 1:25pm asking residents to close their doors and windows due to the smoke. A tweet about the incident reads: "Huge fire in Imperial Avenue. Multiple fire engines, ambulances and police dash to scene." Crews from Basildon, Canvey, Chelmsford, Corringham, Orsett and Southend fire stations are attending.
BBC News
22-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
Crews try to stop Harlow industrial unit fire spreading
Firefighters tackling a blaze at an industrial site were working to stop the flames spreading to other units. Essex County Fire and Rescue Service was called to River Way in Harlow at about 9:00 BST following reports that a building's roof was alight. Four crews were sent to the scene and used a specialist aerial ladder platform to pour water on the blaze from above. A spokesperson for the service said: "Firefighters are protecting the adjoining units to stop the fire spreading." It said crews from Chelmsford, Epping, Harlow and Loughton were sent to the scene and the incident was still under way.. The service warned residents that "some smoke" could be seen in the area." [The] cause of the fire will be investigated," the spokesperson added. Follow Essex news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
BBC News
19-05-2025
- BBC News
Tilbury house uninhabitable after garden fire spreads to roof
A house has been left uninhabitable following a garden fire which spread to the property's roof. Three crews were called to the fire in the garden in Raphael Avenue in Tilbury, Essex, at about 15:40 County Fire and Rescue Service said it at least managed to quickly contain the fire and stop it from spreading to a neighbouring investigation into the cause of the fire was under way. Follow Essex news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
BBC News
15-05-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
Crews tackle fire in roof of North Benfleet industrial units
Firefighters are at the scene of a blaze in the roof of two industrial crews were called to the buildings near the A127 Southend Arterial road, North Benfleet, at about 10:15 BST, Essex County Fire & Rescue Service in the area have been asked to keep their windows closed due to the Osborne, station manager, said that due to "a difficult water supply in the area", the fire service was using a water bowser at the scene as well as an aerial ladder. Follow Essex news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
BBC News
11-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
Winch needed in Billericay after Smarty the horse, 27, falls over
Fire crews rescued a horse using specialist equipment after it fell a 27-year-old horse, fell in the yard of a stable in Buckwyns Chase, Billericay, on Saturday County Fire and Rescue Service said Smarty was lying on the concrete when crews arrived and was being looked after by a a winch, they managed to move him safely and help him back onto his feet. Smarty was left in the care of the vet. Follow Essex news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
